The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Audi S4 tiptronic (16 - 18)
€ 29,500
€ 60,600
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 318d DPF is 8.9 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi S4.
BMW 318d DPF
Audi S4
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.3
72.5
79.6
71.5 in
Width
72.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
55.3 in
108.7
178
111.2
186.8
178 in
Length
186.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d DPF
Audi S4
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.73 %
General
BMW 318d DPF
Audi S4
E90
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d DPF
Audi S4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
CWGD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 318d DPF
120 hp
349 hp
Audi S4
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
BMW 318d DPF
207 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
BMW 318d DPF
Audi S4
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
▶ REPLAY
27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF
27.65 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d DPF
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
42 mpg
31 mpg
Audi S4
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
677 mi
Range
480 mi
BMW 318d DPF
677 mi
480 mi
Audi S4
Environmental Impact
115.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
142.1 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
115.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d DPF
Audi S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
